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drednaw
Generation VIII · #0834 — Bite Pokémon
Drednaw is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, earning its classification as the "Bite Pokémon" due to its extraordinarily powerful jaws. As the evolved form of Chewtle, Drednaw represents a significant leap in combat capability, boasting a base Attack stat of 115 that makes it a formidable physical attacker. This dual-type Pokémon has become a staple in both casual gameplay and competitive battling since its introduction in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With access to its signature Gigantamax form and a respectable base stat total of 485, Drednaw exemplifies the design philosophy of Generation VIII, offering trainers a unique blend of offensive prowess and defensive utility that rewards both aggressive play and tactical decision-making.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
115.5kg
Category
Bite Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Drednaw Biology & Physical Characteristics
Drednaw is a large quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a formidable turtle-like creature with a heavily armored composition. Its most striking feature is its three-segmented brown carapace bordered by distinctive yellow bands, while its plastron displays a pale yellow coloration with a prominent rear protrusion. The creature's head is notably boxy, adorned with yellow orbs on its cheeks and a characteristic yellow horn with two large sections, complete with small holes on either side. Its eyes are white and rectangular with diminutive pupils, while its limbs are proportionally muscular with yellow protrusions on the front legs and three white toes per foot. The defining feature of Drednaw is its collection of sharp, jagged fangs—teeth so powerful they can shear through steel rods, rock formations, and iron bars with ease. Despite its heavy rock shell, Drednaw possesses exceptionally well-developed musculature that enables surprisingly rapid movement, allowing this 115.5 kg creature to maneuver with unexpected agility. Its long tail features two distinctive spikes, and its retractable neck represents a unique evolutionary adaptation that enables it to extend outward quickly to strike distant prey.
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Training
Breeding
Drednaw Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Drednaw exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, ensuring equal opportunities for breeders seeking either gender for their teams or competitive projects. The species belongs to both the Monster and Water 1 egg groups, providing trainers with diverse breeding possibilities and compatible partner Pokémon for creating offspring with desired natures, abilities, or inherited moves. With a base happiness value of 50 and a hatch counter indicating 20 cycles (approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps) to produce a Chewtle egg, Drednaw represents a moderately accessible breeding option for patient trainers. The species' medium-fast growth rate ensures that bred Chewtle reach competitive levels within a reasonable timeframe. Trainers seeking to breed Drednaw should note that while the species requires no special breeding conditions, careful selection of partner Pokémon can yield offspring with advantageous natures, individual values, and egg moves that enhance their potential. The presence of three distinct abilities—Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, and the hidden ability Swift Swim—means breeders can strategically select parents to pass down their preferred ability to offspring, allowing for customization based on intended competitive roles or playstyle preferences.
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TMs & HMs
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gold silver
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yellow
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ruby sapphire
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red blue
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platinum
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firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
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diamond pearl
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emerald
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xd
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colosseum
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blue japan
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red green japan
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red blue
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yellow
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drednaw's Evolution Chain
Drednaw Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Drednaw evolves from Chewtle when the latter reaches level 22, marking a dramatic transformation in both physical size and combat capability. This evolution is a standard progression within the Monster and Water 1 egg groups, with no special conditions or held items required. The evolution process results in a substantially larger and more formidable creature, with Drednaw's base Attack stat increasing significantly compared to its pre-evolved form. Additionally, Drednaw has access to a Gigantamax form exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Shield, a transformation that fundamentally alters the Pokémon's physical structure and battle capabilities. When Gigantamaxed, Drednaw becomes bipedal in response to Gigantamax energy—a remarkable departure from its standard quadrupedal posture. This transformation grants access to the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Stonesurge, a devastating attack that combines Drednaw's rock-type affinity with its enhanced size and power. According to Pokédex entries, Gigantamax Drednaw demonstrates the ability to crash down upon opponents with crushing force before finishing them with its massive jaws, effectively weaponizing its weight and bite strength in a single coordinated assault.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Drednaw Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Drednaw is notorious throughout the Galar region and beyond for its extremely vicious and aggressive temperament, requiring experienced and skilled trainers to properly tame and handle. The Pokédex entries describe this species as having a volatile nature, actively hunting along shorelines where prey congregates to drink water, at which point it rapidly extends its long neck to deliver devastating bites. In the Galar region, local folklore recounts a remarkable tale of Drednaw's destructive power: the creature allegedly chewed through an entire mountain and used the resulting rubble to construct a barrier that prevented catastrophic flooding. This behavior reflects Drednaw's role as an apex predator within aquatic and coastal ecosystems, where its combination of raw bite force and predatory intelligence makes it a dominant force. The species exhibits a level of aggression that distinguishes it from many other water-type Pokémon, with trainers advised to exercise caution when encountering wild specimens. Despite its dangerous nature, Drednaw has proven capable of forming strong bonds with determined trainers who can earn its respect and loyalty through patient training and understanding of its competitive disposition.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.
Drednaw Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Drednaw is a portmanteau combining "dread" and "gnaw," perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's fearsome reputation and its most distinctive biological feature: its bite. In Japanese, Drednaw is known as Kajirigame, a compound of "kajiru" (to bite or gnaw) and "kame" (turtle), which similarly emphasizes its predatory nature and turtle-like morphology. The design draws inspiration from alligator snapping turtles and other prehistoric reptilian creatures, particularly in its massive jaw structure and aggressive posture. Drednaw's color palette of browns, yellows, and pale hues reflects a creature adapted to rocky, aquatic environments, with the segmented carapace suggesting the layered stone formations found in cliffside habitats. The addition of spikes, angular protrusions, and a formidable horn contributes to its overall impression of dangerous aggression. The yellow accents on its body—particularly the cheek orbs and horn—provide visual contrast and draw attention to its facial features, emphasizing the importance of its bite as a weapon. This design successfully balances the gentle, defensive nature typically associated with turtle-type Pokémon against the raw predatory aggression that defines Drednaw's character.
Learnable Moves
Drednaw can learn 72 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| head smash | rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| jaw lock | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| megahorn | bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor shell | water | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smart strike | steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
Drednaw Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Drednaw serves as a potent physical attacker leveraging its exceptional base Attack stat of 115, supported by a respectable bulk of 90 HP and 90 Defense that allows it to survive initial assaults while dealing significant damage in return. The ability Strong Jaw amplifies its bite-based moves—including Crunch and Bite—by 50%, making these attacks disproportionately effective and enabling Drednaw to deal massive damage even with relatively modest Special Attack investment. Shell Armor provides an alternative defensive utility by negating critical hits from opponents, a crucial safeguard in competitive environments where critical-hit-dependent strategies can undermine careful defensive planning. The hidden ability Swift Swim offers situational advantage in rain-based weather strategies, doubling Drednaw's Speed stat during precipitation and enabling it to outpace normally faster opponents. With a Speed base stat of only 74, Drednaw typically requires investment or external support to function optimally in faster metagames, though it can serve effectively in bulkier, more methodical strategies. The species' access to a diverse movepool including Rock-type coverage moves, priority attacks, and utility options provides strategic flexibility. Drednaw's Gigantamax form introduces G-Max Stonesurge, an all-hitting attack that sets up permanent Stealth Rock hazards, combining immediate damage with long-term strategic advantage for subsequent Pokémon switches.
Commonly Asked Questions About Drednaw
What type is Drednaw?
Drednaw is a water and rock type Pokemon.
What does Drednaw evolve from?
Drednaw evolved from chewtle.
What are Drednaw's weaknesses?
Drednaw is weak to fighting, ground, grass and electric type moves.
Drednaw Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation VIII, Drednaw has become an iconic figure within the Pokémon community, recognized both for its distinctive design and its prominent role within Galar region lore. The creature's association with the Galar mythology—particularly the legend of it chewing through a mountain to prevent flooding—has resonated with players and contributed to its cultural significance within the franchise. Drednaw has received notable representation in the Pokémon animated series, appearing in multiple episodes and establishing itself as a memorable antagonistic and supportive Pokémon across different narrative contexts. The species exemplifies Generation VIII's commitment to creating regionally powerful creatures with unique typing combinations and gameplay mechanics, contributing to the era's distinctive identity. The Gigantamax mechanic, with Drednaw serving as a notable showcase of transformation potential, has become central to modern Pokémon competitive culture and casual gameplay experiences. Fan communities have embraced Drednaw as a symbol of the water-rock archetype, leading to extensive discussions regarding optimal builds, breeding projects, and competitive strategies. The Pokémon's vicious personality and formidable appearance have made it a popular choice for trainers seeking powerful, intimidating team members with distinctive personalities.
Where to Find Drednaw in Every Pokémon Game
Drednaw is obtainable across multiple generations and game titles, beginning with its introduction in Pokémon Sword and Shield where it receives the local Pokédex number 0043. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, trainers can encounter Chewtle in water routes and evolution into Drednaw at level 22, making it accessible relatively early in the campaign for those who prioritize its acquisition. The species also appears in The Isle of Armor DLC with local number 0057, providing additional availability windows for post-game players. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Drednaw appears with local Pokédex number 0058 and can be obtained through standard wild encounters, with availability in various water-based locations throughout the Galar-inspired regions. The Teal Mask DLC assigns it local number 0184, further expanding its presence in contemporary titles. Pokémon GO integration has introduced Drednaw to mobile players through field research tasks and special events, though specific availability windows vary seasonally. The species' relatively high capture rate of 75 ensures that trainers successfully encountering Drednaw have reasonable probability of adding it to their teams without excessive resource expenditure. Trading between players remains an option for those unable to encounter Drednaw through standard gameplay, particularly for competitive players seeking optimal natures or abilities through breeding chains.